Over the next few weeks I will be dismantling my return plumbing and installing a life max 120 watt Pro Max UV sterilizer. I will be installing a flow meter on the flow to the UV along with a gate valve. Based on calculations provided by Life guard I should have a flow around 1100-1200 gph through the UV to sterilize for parasites.
It will be in line on my return plumbing to the display. So, all water going to the display will be sterilized. Period. I know I have flukes and ich for sure. They come and go, usually have some type of outbreak once a year. I have a tough time keeping more sensitive fish. Currently I'm unable to keep clown fish. I don't know if Uronema or brook are still in my water. I have 15 fish that have no symptoms of anything. My 3-4 year blue tang had a severe case of ich about 6 months ago, but all of it is gone for the time being. He was the only fish sick.
I have a 75 gallon sump and 340 gallon display. How long would you run the UV 24/7 to ensure all parasites in the water / rocks are sterilized? At 1100 - 1200 gph, 300+ gallons of water should be run through the sterilizer would be within a few hours I would think. I was thinking of running the sterilizer 24/7 for 3 months and anytime I add anything new. Then increase the flow through the sterilizer and run it for partial days e.g. 8-12 hours a day after that to treat for algae (on the glass) and cyano (on rocks and sand bed).
Would you just run it all the time for parasites. Just curious what peoples thoughts are, is there a danger in over sterilization (sterilizing good things like pods) with such a powerful sterilizer?
It will be in line on my return plumbing to the display. So, all water going to the display will be sterilized. Period. I know I have flukes and ich for sure. They come and go, usually have some type of outbreak once a year. I have a tough time keeping more sensitive fish. Currently I'm unable to keep clown fish. I don't know if Uronema or brook are still in my water. I have 15 fish that have no symptoms of anything. My 3-4 year blue tang had a severe case of ich about 6 months ago, but all of it is gone for the time being. He was the only fish sick.
I have a 75 gallon sump and 340 gallon display. How long would you run the UV 24/7 to ensure all parasites in the water / rocks are sterilized? At 1100 - 1200 gph, 300+ gallons of water should be run through the sterilizer would be within a few hours I would think. I was thinking of running the sterilizer 24/7 for 3 months and anytime I add anything new. Then increase the flow through the sterilizer and run it for partial days e.g. 8-12 hours a day after that to treat for algae (on the glass) and cyano (on rocks and sand bed).
Would you just run it all the time for parasites. Just curious what peoples thoughts are, is there a danger in over sterilization (sterilizing good things like pods) with such a powerful sterilizer?